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The Latest News from Our Field

We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.

Researchers studying fruit flies have discovered a gene that raises tolerance for alcohol and could be the basis for gene therapy for alcoholism.
Despite 14 failed attempts over the years, California lawmakers are again considering a proposal to raise tobacco taxes, weighing an increase of $1.50 per pack as part of an effort to address the $21.3-billion state budget deficit.
Mentoring and transitional services for youths involved in the criminal-justice system will be funded under the U.S. Justice Department's Second Chance Juvenile Mentoring Initiative
Nonprofits, government agencies, schools and others may apply for the OJJDP FY 09 Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring Program.
The Drug Policy Alliance Network will award $1.4 million in grants to promote alternatives to current drug policy.